Welcome to The Cultured Life Worth Reading—a space for musings, reflections, and cultural observations from one man’s perspective. The name “A Cultured Life Worth Reading” reflects the essence of this blog: a celebration of the cultural works and ideas that enrich our lives. It’s about exploring the art, books, films, music, and musings that make life feel a little more thoughtful, engaging, and meaningful. While not claiming to offer definitive expertise, this blog aims to share reflections and insights that might resonate with readers who also find joy and value in the things I enjoy. It’s a space where personal perspectives meet the larger conversation about what makes life worth experiencing—and, hopefully, worth reading about.
I’m someone with an advanced education, a love for philosophy, and a career in academia. I work at a university where I have the privilege of teaching philosophy, engaging with scholars, attending thought-provoking talks, and immersing myself in intellectual content of all kinds. I’ve also published in philosophy and other academic journals, but don’t let that fool you into thinking this blog will be overly academic or inaccessible.
This blog lives, like its author, in a middle place—a place that seeks to bridge the intellectual spectrum. It’s for anyone who’s interested in movies, books, TV, art, theater, or general musings and wants a bit of deeper reflection without the weight of scholarly analysis. Here, I’ll share thoughts on anything that interests me, from the Criterion Collection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Aeschylus to contemporary writers, and beyond.
I’ll share my thoughts as they come, occasionally justifying them with light research but mostly focusing on why a work resonates with me—or doesn’t. I’m not an overly critical person, so while I may point out flaws or preferences, this isn’t the place for finding fatal critiques. It’s simply a space to celebrate the things I enjoy and to think aloud about the cultural works that shape our lives.
The Curated Life Worth Reading 